Jun 20, 2020 at 9:45 AM #1 #1. laigepeavitt [OP] Member. We recommend avoiding the auto parts thread repair kits which are made in China. This hand kit allows you to repair a stripped oil drain plug hole without removing the motor from the car. Aren't heli-coils kind of hokey? The oil then tends to oxidize under high temperatures. The molecules mix with the dirt in the engine coming from comb… The advantage is that you don't have to remove the Fumoto if you don't want to. Feedback | Contact GoWesty | Our Policies | Weekly News Blast, © 2021 GoWesty. So why not go straight to the "proper" metal insert right from the get-go? A heli-coil repair is the least intrusive method to fix such a failure, and the resulting repair is better than new. This meant a whole new series of problems associated with a stripped oil drain plug. The wear can be accelerated when the drain plug is overtightened. This is a common misconception. Its going to happen, you will take out the drain plug and in the threads is a beautiful corkscrew of aluminum. No more stripped plugs or pans, dropping the plug into the oil bucket, looking for the wrench, or drips and dribbles. Be careful not to over-tighten; you … For example the oil drain valve – due to its function – tends to be the lowest part on the engine, so it can hit the pavement going over bumps in the road sometimes, and get damaged that way. Joined: Feb 14, 2020 Member: #319260 Messages: 5 … About 50% of the Vanagons that come through GoWesty have damaged or totally stripped-out oil drain plug holes. Juice Weasel and Jimmyh like this. Once the seal between the oil drain plug and pan is broken, a couple of turns on the wrench should get the plug loose enough to turn by hand. Made in America, made to last! Not just one, but all of them. So inspection with a magnet is easy. E-commerce Website Development by LIFTOFF Digital. So I went and bought a bottoming-tap, with the same threads as the plug, and tapped the hole all … During oxidation, the molecules of engine oil break down. Now it’s just as common to see a severely damaged hole in the oil pan as it is to come across damaged threads on the plug itself. All Rights Reserved. The fact is this: The heli-coil repair is the way to go, and every GoWesty rebuilt engine gets one, stripped hole or not! The shared problem is that aluminum is not as strong as steel. The 12 millimeters means the diameter and the 1.5 refers to the pitch of te threads… like coarse or fine would mean if you were dealing with standard SAE sizes instead of metric sizes. Joined: Nov 11, 2019 Member: #310466 Messages: 535 Removing a stripped drain plug is a simple task if approached correctly. Of course you would just replace the plug since it’s inexpensive, but repairing the oil pan is key. It will make all the difference. The helicoil is the "spring" thing that came out with your drain plug. Use a new copper gasket on the drain plug with every oil change. First determine the size of the drain plug. At least as long as I don’t over tighten the plug. A stripped oil drain plug is relatively easy and inexpensive repair that anyone can do It really doesn't matter if the stripped drain plug is on your Harley Davidson, Jap bike, or lawn tractor, the technique to fix a stripped drain plug is the same. Several companies make a rubber oil drain plug that fit into the oil pan opening and... Self Tapping Oversize drain plug. Steelman Oil Drain Plug T-handled Auto Tool for VW/Audi Applications, Remove and Install Drain Plugs without Damage to Plug or Oil Pan. The thread size is 14mm, and it only takes about 10 ft.-lbs of torque and a new crush washer to do it right. This short repair article will assist in fixing the threads not replacing the entire oil pan or housing. However, as easy as this job sounds, it's even easier to screw it up. There is nothing special about the crush washer, and no special tools are needed for the job. Still, an overzealous mechanic can strip one out, and then the hole will be too big for another heli-coil repair. If you think a stripped oil drain bolts is scary, try stripped head studs. So I … We recommend a thread repair kit that’s made right here in the USA. The Time Sert series of aluminum drain pan repair kits have saved vehicle and motorcycle owners a lot of money by allowing them to fix the threads instead of replacing expensive aluminum components like oil pans and housings. Screw in the oil drain plug and tighten it up against the oil pan. Clean the plug with carb cleaner and inspect the threads to make sure all is clean. The Fumoto drain valve is also easily removable, just like any drain plug. If your M12x1.75 oil drain pan already had a failed helicoil, the only option we can offer is to use the M14x1.5 drain plug kit p/n 1415A to enlarge the thead size from the factory M12x1.75 to M14x1.5. A stripped oil pan drain plug can be especially frustrating because it will leave your oil drain plug loose causing a constant leak. About 50% of the Vanagons that come through GoWesty have damaged or totally stripped-out oil drain plug holes. By simply replacing your factory oil drain plug at your next oil change with the No-Spill™ oil drain plug, you will eliminate common draining problems including messy oil changes, stripped oil pans and overtightened plugs. Furthermore, the threaded metal inserts are problematic for this repair. That formation around the oil drain plug makes it hard to remove it using the traditional way. The main reason why an oil drain plug gets stuck is due to sludge. It’s that simple. You need to take your vehicle to a shop that understands the amount of torque and the crush washer needed for the job. Add a Little Lubricant. Junky DIY guy did an excellent how-to guide on 5 different ways to remove rounded or stripped bolts. Call the parts department for your specific make and model. So for instance; is the drain plug takes a 15mm wrench, this does NOT mean that the thread size is 15mm, There’s no correlation. If the hole gets too big, a complete tear-down of the engine is often needed so that the hole can be welded up and re-drilled and re-tapped. That's why we NEVER recommend "Wherever Garage" for oil changes on these vehicles. Heli-coils have been used since WWII on aluminum aircraft engines. In fact, many threaded holes in aircraft engines and aluminum parts have heli-coils installed from the start. Or match up the drain plug at a local parts store. In other words, once a heli-coil is properly installed, the hole is almost strip-proof. Post Reply. It is used to drain the oil from your pan during an oil change. Step 1 Order a new drain plug for your vehicle prior to removing the stripped plug so you have a replacement on hand. Crankcase Oil Drain Plug Repair Kit Glue-In Version Fix Damaged Drain Hole Without Removing Engine Provides Long-Lasting Seal Accepts New Style Drain Plug (Included) Sold Individually Made In The U.S.A. Go to Summit Racing and get "Oil Pan Drain Plug, 12mm x 1.5, Over Size, Universal" for $9.95. We’ve helped guys repair their threads on all types of motorcycles and ATVs, including Can-Am’s, Harleys, Hondas, Suzukis, Kawaskis etc. TIME SERT Thread Repair Kits Made in the USA, Lisle 22500 Long Reach Roll Lock Gasket Scraper, Time Sert 1215C Aluminum thread repair kit. Oversize plugs can be used as a temporary solution to stripped oil pan threads but, eventually, you'll need something permanent. Greenedmc Well-Known Member. There are several methods available to fix a stripped oil drain plug. 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An oil pan is made from either stamped steel or aluminum, and either metal can be damaged if the oil drain bolt is over-tightened or cross-threaded. It's scary but I have over 20 hours on it … And even if they did, the worst-case scenario would be having to replace the oil pan, which isn't that big of a deal. The most common size drain plug used in Japanese motorcycles and ATV’s seems to be M12x1.5. Mine arrived stripped from the factory (it was seeping oil around the plug) and the threads came out with the plug the first time that I changed the oil.....DAMN! This can take awhile. If it’s a M12x1.5mm drain plug, you’ll need the Time Sert 1215C Aluminum thread repair kit. Dec 7, 2020 at 6:08 PM #26 #26. 878 Posts . Discussion Starter • #1 • Jul 29, 2008. If you notice a leak at the oil plug, in some cases it can be as simple as replacing the gasket. other than this ?, myself..i would replace the engine case that has the stripped drain plug. On most vehicles, the engine oil drain plug is located on the oil pan, which is typically made of steel. Get it as soon as Tue, Jan 12. Inserts often come out with the drain plug! FREE Shipping on orders over $25 shipped by Amazon. The oil drain plug is typically located on the bottom of the engine on the oil pan. OP, if it were me in your shoes ?, I would locate the paper work for the oil change, and head back to the dealership, and try to have a word with the manager there. Anyway, don't panic. The sludge forms around the drain plug because the oil in the engine has exceeded its oil change time. Then they took this a step further and started using stamped aluminum oil pans. Many times the repairs can be done without removing anything. Damaged oil pan threads are a pain and buying a new oil pan is expensive. All that is required is a few tools and 10 minutes of spare time. Heli-coils simply do not back out. This example is on a Honda 3.5 and it is a semi-common repair in the sjop. The size of the threaded part of the drain plug has nothing to do with the size socket or wrench that is takes on the head of the plug. Note: GoWesty does not sell heli-coils. Every now and then, you will find a mechanic who thinks the oil drain bolt should be tightened with an impact gun. Stripping the threads in the pan can cause the oil to leak out around the bolt. Nothing could be further from the truth! 106 Posts . Stripped oil pan drain plug. 4.5 out of 5 stars 15. The oil drain plug is a threaded bolt made from a soft metal (like aluminum) with a sealing gasket tightened to the bottom or side of the engine oil pan. The repair yields a threaded hole that is 5 to 10 times stronger than original. 1. So what happens is over time the aluminum threads wear. Machined from solid brass bar stock, the No-Spill™ Drain plug can be handled even with a hot engine. For instance, if you have a M14x1.5mm drain plug, then you’ll want the Time Sert 1415C aluminum thread repair kit. 99. And when’s the last time you’ve seen an aluminum drain PLUG? So for instance; is the drain plug takes a 15mm wrench, this does NOT mean that the thread size is 15mm, There’s no correlation. If you've gotten this far with the rest of your methods failing, try to take some … At that point, a metal insert—also called a "time-sert"—is required, and even then, that can get stripped out. Discussion Starter • #1 • Oct 29, 2013. a bud of mine asked for a fix whats the best fix on a 420? Tarheel22, Dec 7, 2020 #25. An oversize drain plug is a combination drain … In all air- and water-cooled Vanagons (except for diesel), the oil drain plug screws right into the aluminum engine block. When the plug is seated, snug it up with a socket wrench and leave it alone. If the hole has not been too badly butchered, the easiest and best way to repair the drain hole is with a heli-coil. If the bolt or oil pan have been cross-threaded, you may need a … Jack the car up in the front, so it tilts away from where the oil pan drain is located. I have had pretty good luck at buying bikes without stripped drain bolts thankfully. After that, the rest is just a routine oil change. You will need to purchase the larger M14x1.5 drain plug and washer from your local parts house. Porsche engines employ them all over the place. This results in a huge savings for our readers. I don't know why but the plug is hardened steel and the pan is aluminum, you figure out which will give out first. Or match up the drain plug at a local parts store. If the hole has not been too badly butchered, the easiest and best way to repair the drain hole is with a heli-coil. In these cases, any ol' auto tech at "Wherever Garage" can hardly screw it up. Only 13 left in stock - order soon. What most of our customers do in the event of their oil pan threads getting stripped is re-tap their pan threads to the next size up. So again after determining the size of the drain plug, you’re ready to find the correct kit to do the thread repair. Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by laigepeavitt, Jun 20, 2020. It’s also possible the pan is perfectly ok, and the problem is the drain plug … They come in a variety of sizes, and any good auto or tool supply shop should have them. The Process Drain just about every drop of oil from the car. may or may not help ?, but its worth a shot. Options to repair a stripped oil drain plug Expanding rubber oil drain plug. This is a common misconception. If the shoulder at the top of the insert is too large for the crush washer to cover, the oil will leak around the insert, around the crush washer, and right out. Or get hit by something laying in the road. That means a lot because removing an oil pan or housing, can sometimes be very labor intensive. The size of the threaded part of the drain plug has nothing to do with the size socket or wrench that is takes on the head of the plug. Simple Preventative Solutions for Oil Changes If the threads are completely stripped it can even lead to the drain plug not fitting at all which would leave your engine completely empty of oil and unable to be ran. In this video I repair a stripped out oil pan drain plug threads. Why some knowledgeable and otherwise well-educated/experienced professionals continue to bad-mouth the heli-coil is a mystery to us. My guess is that your oil drain plug had previously been stripped and repaired with a helicoil. Same here! Page 1 of 3 1 2 3 Next > Jun 20, 2020 at 9:45 AM #1 #1. laigepeavitt [OP] Member. We recommend avoiding the auto parts thread repair kits which are made in China. This hand kit allows you to repair a stripped oil drain plug hole without removing the motor from the car. Aren't heli-coils kind of hokey? The oil then tends to oxidize under high temperatures. The molecules mix with the dirt in the engine coming from comb… The advantage is that you don't have to remove the Fumoto if you don't want to. Feedback | Contact GoWesty | Our Policies | Weekly News Blast, © 2021 GoWesty. So why not go straight to the "proper" metal insert right from the get-go? A heli-coil repair is the least intrusive method to fix such a failure, and the resulting repair is better than new. This meant a whole new series of problems associated with a stripped oil drain plug. The wear can be accelerated when the drain plug is overtightened. This is a common misconception. Its going to happen, you will take out the drain plug and in the threads is a beautiful corkscrew of aluminum. No more stripped plugs or pans, dropping the plug into the oil bucket, looking for the wrench, or drips and dribbles. Be careful not to over-tighten; you … For example the oil drain valve – due to its function – tends to be the lowest part on the engine, so it can hit the pavement going over bumps in the road sometimes, and get damaged that way. Joined: Feb 14, 2020 Member: #319260 Messages: 5 … About 50% of the Vanagons that come through GoWesty have damaged or totally stripped-out oil drain plug holes. Juice Weasel and Jimmyh like this. Once the seal between the oil drain plug and pan is broken, a couple of turns on the wrench should get the plug loose enough to turn by hand. Made in America, made to last! Not just one, but all of them. So inspection with a magnet is easy. E-commerce Website Development by LIFTOFF Digital. So I went and bought a bottoming-tap, with the same threads as the plug, and tapped the hole all … During oxidation, the molecules of engine oil break down. Now it’s just as common to see a severely damaged hole in the oil pan as it is to come across damaged threads on the plug itself. All Rights Reserved. The fact is this: The heli-coil repair is the way to go, and every GoWesty rebuilt engine gets one, stripped hole or not! The shared problem is that aluminum is not as strong as steel. The 12 millimeters means the diameter and the 1.5 refers to the pitch of te threads… like coarse or fine would mean if you were dealing with standard SAE sizes instead of metric sizes. Joined: Nov 11, 2019 Member: #310466 Messages: 535 Removing a stripped drain plug is a simple task if approached correctly. Of course you would just replace the plug since it’s inexpensive, but repairing the oil pan is key. It will make all the difference. The helicoil is the "spring" thing that came out with your drain plug. Use a new copper gasket on the drain plug with every oil change. First determine the size of the drain plug. At least as long as I don’t over tighten the plug. A stripped oil drain plug is relatively easy and inexpensive repair that anyone can do It really doesn't matter if the stripped drain plug is on your Harley Davidson, Jap bike, or lawn tractor, the technique to fix a stripped drain plug is the same. Several companies make a rubber oil drain plug that fit into the oil pan opening and... Self Tapping Oversize drain plug. Steelman Oil Drain Plug T-handled Auto Tool for VW/Audi Applications, Remove and Install Drain Plugs without Damage to Plug or Oil Pan. The thread size is 14mm, and it only takes about 10 ft.-lbs of torque and a new crush washer to do it right. This short repair article will assist in fixing the threads not replacing the entire oil pan or housing. However, as easy as this job sounds, it's even easier to screw it up. There is nothing special about the crush washer, and no special tools are needed for the job. Still, an overzealous mechanic can strip one out, and then the hole will be too big for another heli-coil repair. If you think a stripped oil drain bolts is scary, try stripped head studs. So I … We recommend a thread repair kit that’s made right here in the USA. The Time Sert series of aluminum drain pan repair kits have saved vehicle and motorcycle owners a lot of money by allowing them to fix the threads instead of replacing expensive aluminum components like oil pans and housings. Screw in the oil drain plug and tighten it up against the oil pan. Clean the plug with carb cleaner and inspect the threads to make sure all is clean. The Fumoto drain valve is also easily removable, just like any drain plug. If your M12x1.75 oil drain pan already had a failed helicoil, the only option we can offer is to use the M14x1.5 drain plug kit p/n 1415A to enlarge the thead size from the factory M12x1.75 to M14x1.5. A stripped oil pan drain plug can be especially frustrating because it will leave your oil drain plug loose causing a constant leak. About 50% of the Vanagons that come through GoWesty have damaged or totally stripped-out oil drain plug holes. By simply replacing your factory oil drain plug at your next oil change with the No-Spill™ oil drain plug, you will eliminate common draining problems including messy oil changes, stripped oil pans and overtightened plugs. Furthermore, the threaded metal inserts are problematic for this repair. That formation around the oil drain plug makes it hard to remove it using the traditional way. The main reason why an oil drain plug gets stuck is due to sludge. It’s that simple. You need to take your vehicle to a shop that understands the amount of torque and the crush washer needed for the job. Add a Little Lubricant. Junky DIY guy did an excellent how-to guide on 5 different ways to remove rounded or stripped bolts. Call the parts department for your specific make and model. So for instance; is the drain plug takes a 15mm wrench, this does NOT mean that the thread size is 15mm, There’s no correlation. If the hole gets too big, a complete tear-down of the engine is often needed so that the hole can be welded up and re-drilled and re-tapped. That's why we NEVER recommend "Wherever Garage" for oil changes on these vehicles. Heli-coils have been used since WWII on aluminum aircraft engines. In fact, many threaded holes in aircraft engines and aluminum parts have heli-coils installed from the start. Or match up the drain plug at a local parts store. In other words, once a heli-coil is properly installed, the hole is almost strip-proof. Post Reply. It is used to drain the oil from your pan during an oil change. Step 1 Order a new drain plug for your vehicle prior to removing the stripped plug so you have a replacement on hand. Crankcase Oil Drain Plug Repair Kit Glue-In Version Fix Damaged Drain Hole Without Removing Engine Provides Long-Lasting Seal Accepts New Style Drain Plug (Included) Sold Individually Made In The U.S.A. Go to Summit Racing and get "Oil Pan Drain Plug, 12mm x 1.5, Over Size, Universal" for $9.95. We’ve helped guys repair their threads on all types of motorcycles and ATVs, including Can-Am’s, Harleys, Hondas, Suzukis, Kawaskis etc. TIME SERT Thread Repair Kits Made in the USA, Lisle 22500 Long Reach Roll Lock Gasket Scraper, Time Sert 1215C Aluminum thread repair kit. Oversize plugs can be used as a temporary solution to stripped oil pan threads but, eventually, you'll need something permanent. Greenedmc Well-Known Member. There are several methods available to fix a stripped oil drain plug. Helicoils are definitely life savers. A heli-coil repair is the least intrusive method to fix such a failure, and the resulting repair is better than new. 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